Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Episodes
Lyon draw 'best result of season' despite Onana errors
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Joshua Zirkzee nodded home from a magnificent lifted pass by Bruno, giving Manchester United the lead in Lyon with moments left, we began puttin...
Worst Manchester derby ever? 'Huge' Lyon match preview
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
United and City played out a dull 0-0 draw at Old Trafford, with both sides lacking cutting edge. City, without the injured Haaland, couldn’t break ...
United and Garnacho frustrated as Elanga pace pays off for Forest
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nottingham Forest pulled off a league double against Manchester United for the first time since they were managed by Brian Clough, and it was United a...
Are United underdogs for Forest trip?
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A provocative title? Perhaps; in one sense, of course United (13th in the PL) are underdogs away at (3rd placed) Forest. But, perhaps it's not that st...
Inside Manchester United's Academy
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No getting away from it, it's a long one today, but we think it's worth it... Join Ian, Laurie, and Andy as we venture inside Carrington to speak to s...
Spotlight on Manchester United Women after Villa dispatched
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been an 'interesting' time for Manchester United Women in the last two years or so. Big names have left, crowd numbers wobbling, yet the team's p...
Mailbag: Ticket prices, transfers, and takeaways
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No game to report on with the international break underway, so we asked you for a fresh batch of queries and concerns.Ticket price rises at Old Traffo...
Hojlund & Garnacho score: Ruud's Leicester dispatched
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho were back on the scoresheet for Manchester United as Ruben Amorim's side made easy work of Leicester City.Manage...
Fernandes hat-trick fires United into Europa quarter-final
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's done it again, Bruno Fernandes may not be an alpha captain but as a player he leads by example and steps up whenever he is needed; especially whe...
TOTD EXTRA: United unveil plans for new 100k stadium
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Manchester United's senior management, and members of the Old Trafford regeneration task force presented plans for a new 100-thousa...
Protests energise Old Trafford for Arsenal draw
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The pre-match protest organised by the 1958 Group was greater in numbers than most predictions and that energy only served to rev up the atmosphere at...
Sociedad draw leaves UEL tie in the balance
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua Zirkzee scored his first goal in European competition as Ruben Amorim's slimline squad earned a draw in San Sebastian, leaving their Europa Lea...
TOTD EXTRA: Mission Impossible?
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment in Manchester United with INEOS has brought a welcome re-focusing on sporting achievement as opposed to commercial succ...
Bilbao or bust: Utd crash out of FA Cup
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With European qualification via the Premier League an outlandish prospect, Ruben Amorim's Manchester United had two hopes of making it back into conti...
Bruno set-pieces see off Ipswich amid more job cuts
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The r-word has been put to bed after Bruno Fernandes delivered three more set-piece goals (via Morsy, De Ligt, and Maguire), but there was no shortage...
Bruno and Ugarte salvage point at Goodison Park
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you were to try and identify Manchester United's worst first half performance this season you would have a lengthy queue of candidates, but the lat...
Varane on Ten Hag and club accounts reignite debt debate
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our normal schedule resumes and we're back on some familiar subject matter, but not before another big interview courtesy of the team at The Athletic;...
TOTD EXTRA: United’s search for the ideal Amorim striker
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the debut of our spin-off, in-depth, discussion podcast Talk of the Devils EXTRA and we're not afraid to dive in head first!Getting goals is the ...
Wasteful United edged out at Spurs
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was dubbed El Calamatico; a clash of two teams falling disastrously short of expectation in the Premier League this season. Unfortunately for us it...
Inside United’s player data department and Spurs preview
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No midweek game but no respite; this is Manchester United! It's an epic show with no fewer than three FA Cup round-ups after the senior men and women ...
Maguire header beats Leicester as Dorgu debuts (on the right!)
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harry Maguire was the hero at Old Trafford on Friday night as Manchester United progressed to the fifth round of the FA Cup in entirely uncontroversia...
Window closes with no new attackers: Cup focus to start with Leicester?
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The January transfer window closed on Monday with a new experience for Manchester United fans. The club's restraint in the face of deals they didn't c...
Another home defeat as Rashford nears exit
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Any sense of optimism that had been building around Ruben Amorim's team was squashed by a workmanlike Crystal Palace who, remarkably, haven't conceded...
Mainoo a 10 as Utd sail through to UEL last 16
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ruben Amorim deployed Kobbie Mainoo in one of the number ten positions against FCSB as Manchester United won comfortably to ease themselves through to...
Fortunate Fulham winner for Martinez as United strikers struggle
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's a case to say Lisandro Martinez is providing Manchester United's most potent attacking threat at the moment as we dig into some alarming trend...
Bruno's dramatic Rangers winner; United on brink of Europa knockouts
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Captain Bruno rescued three Europa League points for Manchester United after Cyriel Dessers looked to have earned Rangers a draw at the death.But whil...
Denis Law remembered. More Brighton woe: worst United team ever?
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Strong themes running through today's show as we remember United great Denis Law, the only Scottish footballer ever to win the Ballon d'Or, after his ...
Amad hat-trick spares United blushes against Southampton
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving might have been glad of a day off, very glad indeed, were it not for Amad's late show at Old Trafford on Thursday night. He became Manchest...
United dump Arsenal out of the cup at the Emirates
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a drab first half at the Emirates Stadium, the FA Cup third round tie between Arsenal and Manchester United caught fire; so much so, that it bro...
Rashford links, Mainoo/Garnacho panic and FA Cup defences begin
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We were sceptical clubs would come in for Marcus Rashford, but just a few days after he stated his openness to a move there are already some significa...
Much improved United earn point at Anfield
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A committed showing in an entertaining contest at the league leaders; how refreshing was that! It was certainly a pleasant surprise relative to our gl...
Why always Anfield at the worst time? A December to forget
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was the worst month for Manchester United in 95 years, yet it started with a four-nil victory and included a famous derby win.We attempt to pick ap...
Dismal Christmas display as Bournemouth win at Old Trafford (again)
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The stats don't make for pretty reading after Bournemouth won 3-0 at Old Trafford, just as they did on their previous visit. In fact, United are setti...
Rashford seeking 'new challenge' as Utd exit EFL Cup
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ruben Amorim rang the changes again as Manchester United tumbled out of the Carabao Cup at the quarter-final stage against Tottenham. Spare a thought,...
Amad derby ending: Manchester Red again
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amad Diallo flipped a dismal derby on its head in the final ten minutes as Manchester United came from behind to win at the Etihad Stadium.Ruben Amori...
Hojlund double delivers away win in Europe and derby 'hunger'
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Czech town of Plzen created a special beer to celebrate the visit of Manchester United, but after Andre Onana sold Matthijs De Ligt short, the Red...
Ashworth out & Sir Jim Ratcliffe talks to Andy
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a tumultuous, albeit entirely precedented, weekend at Manchester United football club we break down two huge exclusives involving the team.On Su...
United undone by Arsenal set-pieces
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday night's fixture at the Emirates stadium went roughly as expected, including the method of scoring, but was no less disappointing as a result...
Amad on song as United thrash Everton
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United four, Everton nil. It's the type of result that shouldn't be as rare as it has become but we're happy with the scoreline and delight...
Amorim opens OT account with a win amid ticket price anger
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ruben Amorim's first home match in charge of Manchester United started with a bang and ended with a win over Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt.But, it wa...
Rashford ignites Amorim's United but team held at Ipswich
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Rashford was on the scoresheet after just 81 seconds of Ruben Amorim's first game as Manchester United manager, rounding off a very encouraging...
Inside Ruben Amorim's first press conference
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Premier League football returns after the November international break and the trip to Ipswich this Sunday(!) was on absolutely nobody's lips at Carri...
Tyrell Malacia exclusive and Q&A
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast team have returned from touring Britain and Ireland and we're wearing our fatigue heavily; well, some of us are... others are buzzing for ...
Talk on tour as Van Nistelrooy departs
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are feeling a little bit worse for wear as we record in our hotel lobby after two nights on tour at Manchester's Lowry Theatre and the Limeli...
Van Nistelrooy interim spell ends with 3-0 win
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The era of Ruud's interim Reds has come to an end, and it's been a near-perfect run. Three wins from four games, including Sunday's 3-0 win over Leice...
Amad sparks PAOK win in Europa League
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can a win be described as "routine" when it's your first in more than a year? If so, that's what 'Ruud's unbeaten interim Reds' achieved on Thursday n...
Amorim confirmed: Ruud's interim Reds draw with Chelsea
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ruben Amorim has been officially confirmed as the next manager, or 'head coach', of Manchester United. He will start work on Monday November 11th, coi...
Amorim deal agreed and Ruud’s five-star Reds
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie brings us the latest details from the negotiations between Sporting Lisbon and Manchester United with a deal apparently agreed for the release ...
Ten Hag sacked; club 'working on deal' for Amorim
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As revealed exclusively for The Athletic by Adam Crafton and David Ornstein on Monday lunchtime, Manchester United have relieved manager Erik Ten Hag ...
Good point in Istanbul? Unhappy Hammers, and Pizzagate remembered
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's difficult to know what to make of Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United. We know they're not going to win the league, but can you honestly make a soli...
Hojlund winner lifts mood ahead of Mourinho reunion
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The mood is "off the floor" after Rasmus Hojlund scored the winning goal in a game at Old Trafford against "decent Premier League side" Brentford. In ...
Sir Alex Ferguson's departure stokes debate as Ten Hag returns to work
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United have decided to terminate the contract of a manager, but it's not the current one.Sir Alex Ferguson's role as a paid ambassador for ...
Villa draw but Ten Hag's future still uncertain; plus Bryan Robson!
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jonny Evans rolled back the years to provide Manchester United's defence with a vintage performance and a clean sheet.Sadly, Ten Hag's attackers could...
Maguire rescues point after Porto implosion
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a hint of crazed laughter in the voices of Ian Irving, Carl Anka, Andy Mitten, and Laurie Whitwell as they dissect the latest madcap entry in ...
Spurs defeat: a new low for Ten Hag?
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a question mark in the podcast title, but there isn't much doubt in our camp. The first half against Spurs at Old Trafford on Sunday was the m...
Eriksen strike squandered as European struggles continue
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving, fresh from the stands at Old Trafford, holds court with Carl, Laurie Whitwell, and Mr Mitten as we cast judgement over another disappointi...
Performance at Palace but where are the goals? Europa League preview
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The performance of Erik Ten Hag's side at Crystal Palace was, according to Laurie Whitwell, the most complete of his tenure. Yet, in order to be actua...
Neville on Old Trafford, fresh start for MUFCW, good time to go to Palace
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Mitten secured an exclusive interview with Gary Neville this week, one which was reported widely (and sometimes inaccurately) by the press. We ge...
De Ligt, Rashford, and more: positives from "routine" Southampton win
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody's underestimating the achievement of a win on the South Coast but, despite a hairy opening half-hour, Saturday's three points at Southampton we...
Pressure on Southampton game with fan opinion divided
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The band are back together as the international break draws to a close and we're looking ahead to a Southampton game which feels like it has a lot rid...
Casemiro fallout as Liverpool cut through Ten Hag's United again
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arne Slot's Liverpool came to Old Trafford and won in second gear in his third game in charge; a damning indictment of Manchester United in the Premie...
Transfer window rated... Sterling?! Fond memories fuel Liverpool fever
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The summer transfer window is coming to a close and, albeit with several loose ends yet to be tied up, it looks like Manchester United have done what ...
Staying positive after Brighton defeat; McTominay to Napoli? Fee agreed
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another defeat to Brighton (bogey status confirmed), another late goal conceded (inverse Fergie Time pending), another problem defending a set-piece. ...
Signings unlikely without sales, Brighton assessed
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's that rarest of beasts, a relatively quiet week in the existence of Manchester United. Despite that, there's a host of interesting questions as Er...
Zirkzee delivers win with debut goal but Sancho misses out
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua Zirkzee might not be the most high profile signing of the summer but he got his club career off to the perfect start with a goal on his home de...
Bruno contract reaction, Shaw injury, Fulham preview
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the eve of the new Premier League and Manchester United, bolstered by the confirmed signings of De Ligt and Mazraoui, had more good news in the s...
Premier League Preview: De Ligt & Mazraoui add to positivity
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The full podcast squad assemble at Hotel Football, overlooking Old Trafford, to look ahead to the new Premier League season which starts with the visi...
US Tour review, squad strength examined before Community Shield
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Third time's the charm; it's our summer comeback number three as Ian Irving, Andy Mitten, Laurie Whitwell, and Carl Anka review Manchester United's US...
Inside US tour & plans for 100k Old Trafford
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian and Carl in normal surroundings, Andy and Laurie living it up on the West Coast. Talk of the Devils returns (again) for a dip into the US pre-seas...
Zirkzee arrives, Yoro targeted, as new INEOS structure gets started
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An episode of your favourite Manchester United podcast... in July! We're really spoiling you with a midsummer catch-up amid a hive of activity at Carr...
Ten Hag survives, but can he thrive at United?
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the least surprising emergency podcast in history: Erik Ten Hag will continue as the manager of Manchester United into the 2024/25 season. Nevert...
United win FA Cup!
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian, Andy, Carl & Laurie gather to reflect and an incredible performance from United to win the FA Cup at Wembley!How did Erik ten Hag mastermind ...
Measure of Ten Hag’s 2nd season comes down to FA Cup Final
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So, here it is, the season finale. Unfortunately, the Premier League has not ended as we would have liked, and Erik Ten Hag's men will need to win the...
Bruno returns to revive European hopes
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United's men beat European rivals Newcastle in their last home game of the season to rekindle hope of European qualification via the Premie...
Beckham on 99, Toone & Co storm Wembley, while storm descends on Old Trafford
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast very much in three parts for you on a stormy Sunday night in May with Andy and Ian braving the Manchester rain and Carl looking nervously ou...
Huge Sunday in store for Ten Hag and Skinner
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another full house but we're a bit more relaxed now, a few days after that chastening result at Selhurst Park. One member of the team has even been br...
The end? Ten Hag's future in balance after Palace thrashing
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's another unwanted inquest on Talk of the Devils with Laurie Whitwell back in the UK and Manchester United back in the mire.In fact, the whole podc...
Squad Audit: transfer priorities for a 'difficult' summer
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It looks like Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS team have really taken the rudder at Manchester United, and the latest in a series of changes at executive lev...
Old Trafford disappointed again as Burnley earn battling draw
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another Monday podcast, another day trying to defy the gloom after Erik Ten Hag's men made it one win in six games in the Premier League with a draw a...
United back up to sixth after Bruno blunts Blades
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian, Andy, and Carl are all feeling a bit better about Manchester United, football, and life in general after Bruno Fernandes inspired a 4-2 home vict...
United sneak into FA Cup final on penalties
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can an FA Cup semi-final win at Wembley leave fans feeling empty, if not despairing? That's the conundrum we try to unravel on this podcast.Record...
FA Cup semi-final preview with treble winner Jesper Blomqvist
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're looking for positives today on Talk of the Devils, and not just from Real Madrid.The U18s won their league this week and there's plenty of talen...
Champions League hopes ended at Bournemouth?
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy is feeling a little low after his ambitions were thwarted in dramatic fashion in the Manchester Marathon. Unfortunately, Erik Ten Hag's Mancheste...
Murtough departs with mixed legacy
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie Whitwell is called away from the airport departure lounge to fill us in on his breaking story, that Manchester United's Football Director John ...
Liverpool red-faced again after Kobbie and Bruno's bolts from the blue
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United will finish the season unbeaten against Liverpool after another "silly" game at Old Trafford finished in a two-all draw.After an hou...
United lose the plot amid chaos at Chelsea
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two crucial fixtures in West London in the last five days have yielded just one point for Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United. If that wasn't bad enough,...
Mount moment in vain as United fall flat at Brentford
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It may be Easter, but it feels a lot like a Monday as Ian Irving hosts Andy Mitten and Carl Anka to "pick over the carcass" of Saturday night's perfor...
Comeback Q&A: Mainoo, midfield, clickbait, and Brentford
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back after the international break and we are all aboard Kobbie's hype train! After the Carrington graduate bossed Belgium, it's time for the re...
Old Trafford roars United to victory over Liverpool in FA Cup classic
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie Whitwell returns to the pod to make it a full complement as we bask in the glory of a magnificent, dramatic, extra time victory over Liverpool ...
Sancho goals send reminder as Ten Hag faces crucial cup test
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a fresh looking line-up on Talk of the Devils as Mark Critchley and Jay Harris drop by to talk Jadon Sancho, money matters, and Liverpool with Ia...
The Rise of Garnacho & Mayor Andy Burnham on Old Trafford Plans
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Once again, it wasn't pretty, but Manchester United got the job done. two-nil at home with Alejandro Garnacho winning two first-half penalties, scored...
In Focus: Andre Onana, Women's Team, Everton
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The team have relocated to Hotel Football, overlooking a very famous waterway, not that Ian Irving would know. We're going in-depth today, first on An...
Rashford thunderbolt not enough as City grind down United rearguard
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Rashford would have been a huge talking point on Manchester derby day whatever happened after his op-ed for the Players Tribune. But, with less...
Relief at Casemiro cup winner ahead of derby
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The awesome foursome are united once again on Monday morning after Manchester United scraped through to the FA Cup quarter finals at the City Ground.C...
Fulham defeat puts pressure on Ten Hag
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Monday morning full-house from the podcast team, but there's precious little positivity on offer after Manchester United lost at home to Marco Silva...
Sir Jim speaks after INEOS deal finally complete
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have, after an arduous process, completed their partial takeover of Manchester United and will now assume control of footb...
Hojlund's on fire: Luton win becomes a grind
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United won 2-1 at Luton's Kenilworth Road on Sunday night, and Andy Mitten was the happiest man in Bedfordshire.It wasn't all plain sailing...
Ashworth targeted, plus exclusive interview: Director of Academy, Nick Cox
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United have identified Newcastle's Dan Ashworth as their primary target for the position of Sporting Director. With investment from Sir Jim...
McTominay delivers huge three points at Villa
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian, Carl, and Laurie are up bright and early on Monday morning in the hope that we can catch Andy Mitten has he passes through yet another airport. T...
The Munich Air Disaster: The Legacy
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is sixty six years since the Munich Air Disaster and the death of Sir Bobby Charlton in October means all survivors of the crash have now passed aw...